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Jennifer Lynn Johnson of Leland and Blaine Tucker Cully of Ocean Isle Beach were married Dec. 13 at Jennies Branch Baptist Church in Shallotte.

The Rev. David Helms officiated.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Keith Johnson of Fayetteville and the granddaughter of Louise Rochetti of Linden and the late Abraham Rocchetti; Frances Melvin of Erwin and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Johnson of Fayetteville.

As you plan your vegetable garden, you will choose what vegetables you wish to grow and you should also choose which plants would attract beneficial insects.

A garden insectary is a small garden plot of flowering plants designed to attract and harbor beneficial insects. These “good insects” prey on many common garden insect pests and offer the gardener a safer, natural alternative to pesticides.

Mr. and Mrs. James E. Lewis of Shallotte announce the marriage of their daughter, Jennifer Lynn, to Mr. Johnathan Charles Chastain, Dec. 20, 2008 at St. Luke Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Henry B. Rehder officating the renewal of vows.

The couple’s original wedding ceremony took place Dec. 21, 2007, before the groom’s second deployment to Iraq.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Chastain of Hayden, Ala., and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Emmitt Chastain and Mrs. and Mrs. Edsell Vaughn.

My grandson is a member of the redoing club. Apparently, his grades are indicative of a certain degree of disinterest. Perhaps he doesn’t understand the adage that haste makes waste. It might be he is communicating his boredom with some subjects.

Whatever the cause, the “cure”—one is committed not to consider it punishment—is to “re-do.” He must address the subject matter at hand until he gets it completely correct. I neglected to ask if his grade would be calculated on the first, last, or any in-between attempt!

The team placed first at the regional competition last month, placing higher than other teams from Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover and Pender counties.

The team, along with three others from the region will compete in the state competition later this month.

Science Olympiad is a national organization that helps improve and increase science education through team competition. Members from each team compete in 23 events, which covers a broad spectrum of science.

The Aggressive Criminal Enforcement (ACE) Team is a support unit whose primary functions are traffic enforcement and assisting in the apprehension of drug traffickers in the county.

The ACE team conducts driving while impaired and driver’s license checkpoints, as well as street-level investigations on controlled substances. The ACE team works with the sheriff’s office K-9 Enforcement Team and Drug Enforcement Unit to apprehend narcotics suspects as well as saturating hot spots where criminal activity is reported.

The K-9 enforcement team answers calls, conducts driver’s license checkpoints and assists with other agencies when K-9s are needed.

From March 30-April 5, deputies with the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Enforcement Team answered 11 calls, made seven drug arrests and issued four citations, including no operator’s license, careless and reckless driving, no insurance and revoked license plate.

The Brunswick Community College Small Business Center will conduct two more seminars in an ongoing entrepreneur series at the Odell Williamson Events Center on April 8 and 15.

Networking will be from 7:30-8 a.m.; a light continental breakfast will be provided. The seminar presentation is from 8-10 a.m. Both trainers are accomplished entrepreneurs who train full-time in their expertise throughout the United States.

There is no charge for the breakfast or the seminar; however, reservations are required. Call 755-7380 to reserve space.

The Continuing Education and Workforce Development Department (CEWD) at Brunswick Community College offers short-term programs and classes for self-improvement, cultural enrichment and academic achievement geared toward adults seeking skills for employment, intellectual stimulation, community involvement and social interaction.

Many small business courses are free due to funding from a Small Business Center grant. Seniors, 65 and older, can also take many classes free of charge.